Flight #: 14 MAGNETIC COMPASS CALIBRATION |
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Pilot: |
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Objectives:
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Check |
Action |
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PRE-FLIGHT |
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Loosen compass adjustment cover |
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Make or buy a brass screwdriver |
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Pick a very calm morning |
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DEPARTURE |
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Do not use flaps |
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Climb out at 110 MPH |
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Climb to 2000 MSL and level off |
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CRUISE |
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Limit prop RPM to 2400 |
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Check engine gauges especially CHT and Oil Temp |
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Trim hands off level flight |
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NOTES
Check |
Action |
CRUISE |
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Fly North along a N/S Road |
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Check GPS compass heading |
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Adjust compass to read 360 degrees |
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Fly South, adjust compass |
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Fly East, adjust compass |
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Fly West, adjust compass |
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Fly NW, record error ______ |
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Fly NE, record error ______ |
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Fly SE, record error ______ |
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Fly SW, record error ______ |
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Fly North, record error ______ |
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Fly South, record error ______ |
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Fly East, record error ______ |
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Fly West, record error ______ |
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LANDING |
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Use checklists |
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Fly pattern at 85 MPH |
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Taxi back and "Smile" |
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POST FLIGHT |
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Record errors on compass card |
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Prepare corrective action list |
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Record fuel and oil consumption |
NOTES